HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6496: TWELVE (12) CHEVROLET TAHOES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT P. O. No. 6496
J W D 11.04.15
ORDINANCE NO.
AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 FOR THE EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT FUND BY $561,628.00, IN ORDER TO FUND
THE CAPITAL VEHICLE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OF
TWELVE (12) CHEVROLET TAHOES FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article XII, Section 9, of the City Charter, the
City Council may make emergency appropriations from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may make budget amendments for emergencies Under
Section 102.009 and for Municipal purposes under Section 102.010 Local Government
Code; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2015, the City Council approved and adopted
Ordinance 15-43 which appropriated the 2015-2016 budget; and
WHEREAS, $561,628 additional funding is needed in the Equipment Replacement
Fund for purchase of twelve (12) Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department; total
purchase price of $561,628; which includes the base price and options ($561,228), and
other non-equipment charges ($400).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTH UR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the Equipment Replacement Fund budget be increased $561,628.
Section 3. That Section 9 of Ordinance 15-43 be amended to read:
That there be and is hereby appropriated the sum of Five Hundred Sixty One
Thousand, Six Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars ($561,628) to the Equipment
Replacement Fund for the Police Vehicle purchase.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the minutes
of the City Council .
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of November, 2015 AD,
at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following
vote: Ayes:
Mayor:
Councilmembers: ,
NOES: .
Deloris Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia Ti no, Ci / ttorney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
Jerry W. Dale, CPA, GFOA,
Interim Director of Finance R1115115.
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